Data Privacy Expert

Expert Data Privacy Specialist

• We are seeking a highly skilled data privacy expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on privacy-related matters and assisting the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in issues related to privacy and regulatory compliance.

1. Establish and maintain privacy-related documentation, including Data Privacy Impact Analyses, developing and updating notices for employees and customers, threat assessments related to privacy, and maintaining a risk register regarding processing activities.
2. Perform regular Privacy Risk Assessments in accordance with Group guidelines and formats.
3. Provide solutions to complex privacy scenarios while ensuring compliance with privacy laws, regulations, and the Group framework.
4. Stay updated with reforms and developments in privacy-related regulations and laws, both locally and internationally, and ensure compliance with such developments by adopting international best practices in data privacy management.
5. Address customer grievances received via email and assess if such grievances require investigation.
6. Assist the DPO in running a privacy compliance program.
7. Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and privacy provisions in contracts.
8. Analyze propositions and provide practical solutions.
9. Independently deal with government and regulatory bodies.
10. Review and advise on laws, regulations, and governmental policies related to privacy.
11. Identify and help mitigate all privacy risks concerning the company.
12. Establish a solid privacy strategy to achieve the objective of becoming the preferred partner of customers from a privacy perspective.
13. Collaborate with Information Security, Compliance, Revenue Assurance, CRA, and other relevant teams, as well as stakeholders, to ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance programs, including policies, practices, and investigations.
14. Identify Data Controllers in various departments handling personal information and train them to develop a good understanding and implement privacy practices in their respective domains.
15. Conduct data / process mapping to identify data / process flows and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

• Conduct a yearly review of previous contracts in relation to data privacy.
• Prepare and review responses for courts and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct company-wide awareness sessions with various stakeholders and targeted sessions with teams that process personal information.
• Assist investigators in performing suspected privacy incident investigations.
• Assist the DPO in negotiating, assessing, and reviewing Data Protection Agreements to ensure that responsibility is placed on data processors (vendors) to keep data secure and process information legitimately.

• A bachelor's degree with experience in data privacy; IAPP certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in the telecom or technology industry is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of leading Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good project planning and analytical skills.
• Leadership skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Initiative and enthusiasm, good written and oral presentation skills, meticulous attention to detail, creativity, excellent research skills, and the ability to assist and work in a team.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to work with a talented and diverse team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.